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HISTORY
HISTORY
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Amanzimtoti
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been named by the famous King Shaka during one of his campaigns. been named by the famous King Shaka during one of his campaigns.
Shaka was brought a calabash of water to drink and, upon sipping it, he Shaka was brought a calabash of water to drink and, upon sipping it, he
commented ‘Kanti amanzi amtoti’ meaning ‘the water is sweet’. commented ‘Kanti amanzi amtoti’ meaning ‘the water is sweet’.
Winkelspruit
Winkelspruit
excellent at Warner Beach, which is why this coastal village has created some of the best surfers on a global scale.
This popular seaside holiday destination is north of the Illovo River. It earns
Illovo Beach
This popular seaside holiday destination is north of the Illovo River. It its unusual name from the Afrikaans word ‘winkel’ meaning ‘shop’. This dates
earns its unusual name from the Afrikaans word ‘winkel’ meaning ‘shop’. back to 1875 when sailors set up shop on the riverbank, selling waterlogged
This dates back to 1875 when sailors set up shop on the riverbank, goods from the shipwrecked schooner, Tonga, on the riverbank.
Illovo Beach
selling waterlogged goods from the shipwrecked schooner, Tonga, on WthaerrniverbBaneka.ch, forming part of the coastal town of Kingsburgh, is situated between the adjacent coastal areas of Winklespruit to the south and Doonside to the north. It is a seaside village with a residential area and tourist, educational, and shopping facilities. Surfing conditions are
banks of the Illovo River. It’s named after the ‘mlovo’ trees growing along This is an idyllic seaside village with the beautiful Illovo Beach on the
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This is an idyllic seaside village with the beautiful Illovo Beach on the
the river banks. Despite its convenient location, Illovo is away from banks of the Illovo River. It’s named after the ‘mlovo’ trees growing
along the river banks. Despite its convenient location, Illovo is away from bustling hubs and offers a tranquil retreat.
Umgababa
Umgababa
This rural KZN South Coast destination is named after the Zulu word mTheisanruinrgal‘mKZyNfatShoeurt’shwCiofea’stitduaetsetidnaotniotnheisrinvaemr oefdthaeftsearmtheenZamulue. word meaning ‘my father’s wife’ situated on the river of the same name.